Greater Pasco Chamber happenings
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will hold new installments of its Brew & Balance, Professional Women in Business and Trinity Brochure Exchange over the next 10 days.
- Yoga Haze partners with the chamber for a Brew & Balance yoga session and networking over coffee from 8 to 9 a.m. Oct. 13 at Sims Park.
- Ambassadors hold their monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Dang Good Sushi, 9945 Trinity Blvd., Suite 102, Trinity.
- The chamber’s Professional Women in Business group convenes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at HCA Florida Hospital Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity. Admission costs $12 for members and $15 for others. Register in advance at greaterpasco.com.
- Members trade company literature during Trinity Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity. Admission is free for members and $10 for others. Register in advance at greaterpasco.com.
- Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers – Hudson holds a third anniversary ribbon cutting from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at 13826 Little Road, Hudson.
- Burkett Ace Hardware holds a ribbon cutting to celebrate its rebranding from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at 4411 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
Visit greaterpasco.com for registration information for these events and chamber information.
North Tampa Bay Chamber happenings
LAND O LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber will celebrate member businesses as well as hold its latest Coffee Social over the next few days.
- Mod Wash holds a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at 5306 Ehrlich Road, Tampa.
- Blue Heron Senior Living Community celebrates its grand opening from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at 5085 Eagleston Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
• Members network during the Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, 28909 State Rd 54, Wesley Chapel.
Visit northtampabaychamber.com for registration information for these events and chamber information.
HART recognizes bus/van operators
TAMPA – The Hillsborough Transit Authority recently honored six operators for stellar safe driving records and inducted them into the One Million Mile Club.
They were Charles Analetto, Michael Burton, Colin Clark, Michael Debrei, David McGee, Linda Rivera and Frederick Walker.
The Million Miler Club recognizes operators who exhibit an unwavering commitment to safety by achieving 14 consecutive years of driving without a preventable accident.
“We are incredibly proud of our Million Milers, whose dedication to safe operations sets a standard of excellence that inspires all of us at HART,” CEO Scott Drainville said. “Their achievement reflects the core values that drive our organization.”
Disaster jobless assistance is available after hurricane
TALLAHASSEE – FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits.
Eligible Floridians whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene are encouraged to submit a claim at FloridaJobs.org.
FloridaCommerce is accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in several counties, including Hillsborough and Pasco.
File claims at FloridaJobs.org.
Companies can apply for loan program
TALLAHASSEE – FloridaCommerce has approved more than $2.1 million in funding through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Through Oct. 2 , 55 businesses have been approved to receive these funds to bridge the gap while they wait on other funding, such as insurance, with more applications being approved daily.
“This program provides immediate critical financial support, putting cash-in-hand to help businesses keep employees on the payroll, make critical repairs and get their doors back open,” Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly said.
Eligible small businesses and sole proprietors with less than 100 employees in several counties, including Hillsborough and Pasco, may apply for loans of up to $50,000 through the program. Loans of up to $100,000 are available for agriculture and aquaculture small businesses.
Visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program.
Mobile assistance center offers help with SBA programs
HOLIDAY – The Florida SBDC @ USF will continue helping people impacted by Hurricane Helene through its mobile assistance center.
Consultants will help people apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, SBA Physical Disaster Loan and Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
The mobile assistance center is scheduled for stops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at AmSkills, 4606 Darlington Road.
IRS postpones deadlines for those affected by hurricane
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept 23.
This includes people in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Learn more at IRS.gov.
Tax collector’s office extends services
TAMPA – The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office waived certain fees and deferred administrative actions for citizens impacted by Hurricane Helene until Oct. 7, for a wide range of services.
The tax office also accepted September payments for residents participating in the Property Tax Installment Plan through Oct. 7.
“We understand the hardship many are facing as they recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,” said Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan. “Our mission is to empower our community by making essential services available and providing the support needed during this difficult time.”
On the web: hillstax.org
